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Key information

The MA (Hons) Business and Finance programme provides students with experience exploring the interface between business and finance and looks closely at the implications of financial decision-making on business performance and management to navigate and lead in the global economy of the future.

Find out more about our 3 year honours degree option.

UCAS codeNN23

LevelUndergraduate

Delivery typeFull Time

Degree qualificationMA

Mode of deliveryOn-Campus

Duration3-4 years

LocationEdinburgh

Start dateSeptember

The Business and Finance programme is a specialist joint degree with equal emphasis given to the subject areas of business and finance. This hands-on degree is suited to those who wish to gain a firm grounding in business and management, coupled with an insight into the finance and financial operations of businesses and organisations.

Throughout this four-year degree, you’ll develop an understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and their management. You’ll understand the effect of the external environment on the strategy, behaviour, management and sustainability of organisations, and learn the processes, procedures and practices of effective management of organisations.

On the financial side, you’ll gain an appreciation of some of the contexts in which finance can be seen as operating. You’ll understand the major tools and theories of finance, their relevance, and their application to theoretical and practical problems. You’ll be able to collect, analyse and interpret financial data, including accounting statements, using spreadsheet and statistical packages. Beyond the subject-specific knowledge and skills, you’ll be given the opportunity to learn and practice transferrable skills such as presentation, communication, analytical and ICT skills.

Each course will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills across business and finance. Throughout this four-year degree, you’ll have the opportunity to choose optional courses – from employment law, resourcing and talent management, financial derivatives, and introduction to commercial law – to customise your learning and develop your specific business and finance interests. Your dissertation will allow you to engage in an independent in-depth critical examination of a particular business management or accounting and finance topic, which is of interest to you.

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Our expertise

Our expertiseYour learning environmentCustomise your learningAccreditation

Our MA Business and Finance programme is taught with a clear industry focus by experienced professionals and respected academics. They are accredited by professional bodies and will introduce you to professional-standard software in our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room.

Go Global

Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.

Inter-Campus Transfer: Dubai

Discover new friends and places with an inter-campus transfer to Dubai.

Course content

September Intake - Edinburgh

Mandatory September

The Economy

Critical Academic Skills

Introduction to Accounting

Management in a Global Context

Mandatory January

Sustainable Business

Introduction to Economic and Financial Analysis

Introductory Finance

Becoming a Professional

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The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.

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Student testimonials

It was a new experience for me since I had not been to the UK before, but Edinburgh was so welcoming and charming, so it made my stay here super easy to transition into. I thoroughly enjoyed the University's subject selection, choosing to study Business and Finance. The reason I chose this course is because I found myself very intrigued by the finance industry and keen to find out more about the subject. Chen Pey Yiing

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Fees and funding

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September 2027 intake tuition fees

Scotland

Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland

International

Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.

International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).

Scholarships and bursaries

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales

In addition to government loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible undergraduate students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)View details

Entry requirements

If joining us in September 2027, please see the entry requirements below. Heriot-Watt offers different entry requirements, depending on your background.

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Standard entry requirements

Highers AABB (over two sittings)

A-Levels BBC

International Baccalaureate 29 points

BTEC Extended Diploma DMM

HNC B in graded unit

HND BB (BBB where HND includes 3 graded units)

Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.

Minimum entry requirements *

Highers BBBC (over two sittings)

A-Levels BCC

BTEC Extended Diploma MMM

HND BC (C) / CB (B) (where HND includes 3 graded units)

*Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish and Rest of UK status students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) or POLAR4 Quintile 1 regions (RUK)

or are care experienced.

We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements.

Advanced Highers BB. Must include one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths, plus AABB at Higher.

A-Levels BBB to include one of Accounting / Business / Economics / Maths.

International Baccalaureate 34 points. Must include Higher Level 5 in Business Management, Maths or Economics.

BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Business or Finance relevant subject and include Maths.

HNC Business or Accounting A (standard entry) or B (minimum offer eligible only) in graded unit.

HND Business BB or HND Accounting with BBB in graded units.

Global College Successful completion of our Accounting and Finance with Foundation.

HND Accounting with AAA (standard entry) or BBB (minimum offer eligible only) in graded units.

Additional information

For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications, mature candidates and overseas students.

If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk

HNC, HND or BTECs in other finance relevant subjects may be considered for advanced entry to Year 2 on a case-by-case basis and may require specific units to have been studied.

For applicants studying HNC, HND or BTEC qualifications, when submitting your application please ensure you list in full all the units you are currently studying, as specific units (e.g. in Maths) may be required.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

Please see our detailed English language requirements.

Why Heriot-Watt

We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.

At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

Employability

We’re delighted that Edinburgh Business School has the highest percentage of graduates in Scotland who are appointed to a CEO or MD role (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2025). We’re also 1st in Scotland and joint 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025). Typical careers for Business and Finance graduates include business and public service associate professionals, managers, directors and senior officials.

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Business and public service associate professionals

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